According to a new Ford-backed survey, 32 percent of 5,000 dog owners in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom admitted to not adequately securing their dogs while driving. The Blue Oval hopes to curb that shocking trend with its all-new Ford Focus Wagon, which has a larger and more dog-friendly cargo area thanks…
The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE will soon be offered with a new 10-speed automatic transmission. With its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, the Camaro ZL1 1LE is designed to tear up the track. This available transmission will equip it for even more thrilling performance. According to Chevrolet, the automatic-equipped ZL1 1LE cut half a second…
The 1998 Cavalier Z24 Convertible It seems we hear about every new General Motors vehicle ahead of time when GM applies for a trademark on the name. It’s something that we report on all the time, with GM most recently patenting the name “Corvette E-Ray,” hinting at an electric Corvette. Well, it’s that time again:…
At the 2013 World Excellence Awards held last week, Ford honored its top global suppliers for their efforts in helping the automaker achieve the ultimate in quality, cost, and delivery performance. Overall, 51 awards were presented to suppliers for everything from performance, innovation, reliability, and service. “Congratulations to all of our supplier partners who have…
The 2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, one of the three electrified vehicles that is part of the automaker’s award-winning Clarity series, has finally arrived at select Honda dealerships in California, giving drivers seeking green driving alternatives a full complement of choices. The Clarity Fuel Cell joins the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid to make…
The all-new, production version of the 2019 Honda Insight is making its official world debut tomorrow at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, where it will join the Clarity series and the 2018 Accord Hybrid as the fifth electrified vehicle in the Honda lineup. The Honda Insight is a premium, hybrid compact sedan positioned…
The University of Iowa (UI) Solar car team is raising funds to build a fully solar-powered car that they will race in the Solar Car Challenge, this July. The event is a two-week affair that spans from Nebraska to Oregon. The UI team’s goal is to raise up to $80,000, which would go towards the process…
What’s New Exterior Performance Efficiency Interior Safety What’s New for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander? For 2019, the Outlander got a good-length list of updates. To start with, Mitsubishi performed a few exterior tweaks, including a new headlight design, a new front fascia, new lower bumper skid plate, and new 18-inch allow wheels. In addition, the…
The 2016 Volvo S60 is a stylish and sporty mid-size sedan that features a starting MSRP of $33,950. The S60 comes available with several engine options and all the advanced safety technology for which the Swedish automotive brand is so well known. This Volvo is laden with customizable options that allow customers to get the vehicle that’s perfect for them. The…
At long last, the date has arrived—the first-ever American Type R is on sale today at Honda dealerships nationwide. The 2017 Honda Civic Type R is available in a single Touring trim with a (previously leaked) Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $33,900. The track-ready Type R is the final and most performance-oriented variant of the popular…
Following the demise of Scion and thus of the Scion iM, the lovable sporty hatchback has returned under the Toyota nameplate as the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM. Its peppy engine and spirited handling offers drivers a way to truly enjoy the road while turning heads and still getting very reasonable mileage—all at under $20,000. The…
Since the day the BMW i3 and i8 were presented to the world, both models have been given a lot of good press for their sharp looks. They might already look great, but BMW wanted to take it a step further. The automaker collaborated with Garage Italia Customs to build two custom cars for the Paris…
The 2017 Porsche Macan is a compact SUV that has better performance capabilities than many sports cars. When equipped with the available 3.6-liter twin turbocharged V6 engine, the ‘17 Porsche Macan can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds and can tow up to 4,409 pounds when equipped properly. This new compact…
The top-selling vehicle for Nissan, the Nissan Rogue features impressive and highly advanced driving technologies to assist drivers with maintaining optimum safety when behind the wheel. Drivers will appreciate the 2018 Nissan Rogue’s athletic exterior, well-designed cabin, and upgraded infotainment technology such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility that makes staying connected easy while on the…
GM’s self-driving Chevy Bolt Photo: Digital Trends Increasingly efficient cars are having one unfortunate consequence for state and federal governments—they actually reduce their tax revenue. This is for the simple reason that, generally, to pay for infrastructure costs, the government typically uses revenue raised from taxes on gasoline sales, which, at least at the federal…
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